Master of Fine Arts in Documentary

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Master of Fine Arts in Documentary

The Master of Fine Arts in Documentary will launch as a cohort based program in Fall 2016. The MFA in Documentary prepares future documentary filmmakers by providing a foundation in documentary history, traditions, storytelling and production techniques, as well as innovative and emerging styles and techniques of interactive documentaries. This also is the preferred degree for those who wish to teach at the university level.

MFA Application Process for Fall 2019

The Application for Fall 2018 in Now Closed

Priority Deadline: December 15Applications and all supporting materials must be received by December 15 for the Priority Application Deadline and scholarship consideration.

Applicants will be notified of their admission status no later than February 1.

Final Deadline: March 1Applicants will be admitted as space is available. Students will be notified of their admission status one month of their completed application being received.

The steps in applying for the MFA are as follows:

Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended that show the successful completion of a regionally accredited bachelor's degree with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

U.S. college and university transcripts should be mailed to the address below

Individuals with international transcripts need to have a course by course transcript evaluated by one of the three evaluation companies that DePaul University accepts. Please visit the
Transcript Evaluation page for more information.

Submit two letters of recommendation from people who can attest to your artistic abilities, commitment, work ethic and creative potential.

Submit a resume indicating your professional experience.

Submit a portfolio that includes written and media work.

Submit a statement of creative intent.

Statement of creative intent and portfolio must be submitted within the online application.

Letters of recommendation should be emailed to admission@cdm.depaul.edu or sent via mail to: CDM Office of Graduate Admission243 S. Wabash AvenueChicago, IL 60604

All submitted applications materials (including portfolio) will become part of your application file and cannot be returned. Please retain your own copy.

Required Portfolio Items

Media sample of past documentary work (2 minute excerpt, no reels). If no past documentary (visual/audio) available, students will be given a documentary assignment that can be submitted instead.